Amitav Ghosh's Ghost-Eye Explores Reincarnation and Climate Themes Across Time

Amitav Ghosh's new novel, Ghost-Eye, explores themes of reincarnation, climate change, and parallel worlds through interconnected characters and timelines. Set between 1960s Calcutta and 2020 Brooklyn, the story follows Varsha Gupta, a child recalling a past life, and Dr. Shoma Bose, a psychiatrist investigating reincarnation cases. The novel integrates elements from Ghosh's earlier works and addresses environmental crises alongside personal and historical narratives.